Regional Production Planning Scheduler Coordinator

Continental•Sumter, SC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. This role will lead the implementation and adoption of standardized sequencing processes across plants through strong stakeholder engagement and targeted change initiatives. The position drives continuous improvement by conducting regular process evaluations, defining strategic roadmaps, and ensuring sustainable process enhancements. The coordinator will partner with plant sequencing teams, MSM, LKUs, RKUs, and cross-functional stakeholders (PO, PI, IE, PE, Production) to align on KPIs and elevate planning process maturity and efficiency. This role acts as a key influencer within the AM region sequencing community, fostering collaboration and contributing to the development of future standards. The coordinator will own sequencing performance accountability, ensuring adherence to established standards that meet customer requirements and stakeholder expectations. They will provide expert consultation and structured problem-solving support through in-depth process assessments, data analysis, and operational reviews. The role guides plants through pilot and test phases, evaluating adjusted process steps and parameters to drive optimized outcomes. Additionally, the coordinator will develop and deliver impactful training programs, leveraging standardized documentation and enhancing learning through the Tire Campus platform with eLearning and video content. This role strengthens onboarding and capability building by providing clear guidelines, training frameworks, and sequencing knowledge resources across locations. The coordinator champions knowledge sharing by building an engaged sequencing community, facilitating regional forums, and promoting best practice exchange with pathways to global adoption (e.g., PICR submissions).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in a tire manufacturing process-related environment or manufacturing planning or sequencing
3+ years of cross-functional and/or global project leadership experience
Strong analytical and planning skills, with the ability to interpret sequencing data and related production interfaces (production, specification, quality)
Hands-on knowledge of sequencing systems, including system architecture and production integration
Experience with Agile project management methodologies
Proficiency in structured problem-solving tools and techniques

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and adoption of standardized sequencing processes across plants through strong stakeholder engagement and targeted change initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement by conducting regular process evaluations, defining strategic roadmaps, and ensuring sustainable process enhancements.
Partner with plant sequencing teams, MSM, LKUs, RKUs, and cross-functional stakeholders (PO, PI, IE, PE, Production) to align on KPIs and elevate planning process maturity and efficiency.
Act as a key influencer within the AM region sequencing community, fostering collaboration and contributing to the development of future standards.
Own sequencing performance accountability, ensuring adherence to established standards that meet customer requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Provide expert consultation and structured problem-solving support through in-depth process assessments, data analysis, and operational reviews.
Guide plants through pilot and test phases, evaluating adjusted process steps and parameters to drive optimized outcomes.
Develop and deliver impactful training programs, leveraging standardized documentation and enhancing learning through the Tire Campus platform with eLearning and video content.
Strengthen onboarding and capability building by providing clear guidelines, training frameworks, and sequencing knowledge resources across locations.
Champion knowledge sharing by building an engaged sequencing community, facilitating regional forums, and promoting best practice exchange with pathways to global adoption (e.g., PICR submissions).